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Denison SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Denison University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1385

The average composite SAT score for admitted Denison University freshman is 1385 out of 1600. Denison students have the 106th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1385 is in the 95th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1300 to 1470

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1300 to 1470. The 75th percentile score is 1470 while the 25th percentile score is 1300.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Denison but we estimate it to be around a 1210 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 705

The average score for Denison students on the math portion of the SAT is 705 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 650 and the 75th percentile score 760.

Average SAT Reading Score 680

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 650 to 710 and the average score for Denison University students is 680.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

26 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Denison University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Denison University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 16.9%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.76.

Can I get into Denison with a 1470 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1470 or higher is very competitive at Denison and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 28% or higher.

Can I get into Denison with a 1390 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1390 to 1460 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 18% to 27%.

Can I get into Denison with a 1300 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1300 to 1380 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 10% to 16% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Denison with a 1210 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1210 to 1290 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 9% chance of admission to Denison. SAT scores below 1210 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Denison University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 51%
1590 49%
1580 47%
1570 45%
1560 43%
1550 42%
1540 40%
1530 38%
1520 36%
1510 34%
1500 33%
1490 31%
1480 30%
1470 28%
1460 27%
1450 25%
1440 24%
1430 22%
1420 21%
1410 20%
1400 19%
1390 18%
1380 16%
1370 15%
1360 14%
1350 14%
1340 13%
1330 12%
1320 11%
1310 10%
1300 10%
1290 9%
1280 8%
1270 8%
1260 7%
1250 7%
1240 6%
1230 6%
1220 6%
1210 5%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202523 IPEDS survey data for Denison University.